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Michael Madyira

Senior Journalist
FBC Sports Reporter of the Year (Njama Awards - Zimbabwe) - 2013 | Soccer journalism, African Football, PSL (Premier Soccer League), CAF Champions League, Tactical Analysis, Transfer Market, ICC Cricket Awards | English
Michael Madyira is a Senior Journalist at FARPost, covering the Betway Premiership, African football and tactical analysis, with a focus on Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. He has more than a decade of experience in sports journalism. Before joining FARPost, he wrote for Goal.com, covering the Premier Soccer League (PSL), CAF inter-club competitions and major international tournaments. In 2013, while a sports reporter at The Standard in Zimbabwe, he won the FBC Sports Reporter of the Year award at the National Journalistic and Media Awards (Njama), as reported by the Zimbabwe Standard. He was later a voting panelist for the 2013/14 International Cricket Council (ICC) Awards.

Michael Madyira

Lyle Foster in action for Bafana Bafana

Pitso Mosimane makes honest admission on Bafana Bafana returnee Lyle Foster

Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane has made an honest admission on Lyle Foster, revealing that the Houston Dynamo forward ‘still has a lot of work to catch…
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Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane addressing a press conference

‘We have no Lionel Messi in Bafana Bafana’: Pitso Mosimane not giving guarantees 

Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane says he does not select his squad based on names and reputation, insisting that no player is guaranteed a place in…
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Orlando Pirates players gathering for pre-match formalities

Abdeslam Ouaddou demands attacking ruthlessness ahead of Pirates’ Champions League group stage campaign

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has demanded efficiency in front of goal despite his team enjoying a six-game winning streak as they set to enter the…
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Mamelodi Sunsowns' Thapelo Morena shields the ball away from USM Alger's Glody Likonza

‘No birthright to win’: Steve Komphela’s assessment after Mamelodi Sundowns’ CAF Cup loss

Mamelodi Sundowns senior coach Steve Komphela has delivered what sounds like an honest reality check following the Brazilians’ CAF Cup defeat by USM Alger on…
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Wandile Duba, with the ball tucked in his shirt, ready to take a penalty for Kaizer Chiefs

Fernando Da Cruz reveals why Wandile Duba asked to be substituted against Siwelele 

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando Da Cruz has revealed that forward Wandile Duba was substituted during Sunday’s 2-1 Carling Knockout quarter-final victory…
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Kaizer Chuefs defender Dillan Solomons being challenged by a Siwelele FC player during a Carling Knockout match

Chiefs edge Siwelele to sneak into Carling Knockout semis: 5 major highlights 

Kaizer Chiefs came from behind to edge Siwelele FC 2-1 at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, securing a spot in the Carling Knockout semi-finals on…
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Happy Mashiane training with Siwelele FC

Godfrey Mosoetsa explains delay in Happy Mashiane’s Siwelele FC signing

Siwelele FC head coach Godfrey Mosoetsa has revealed that "administrative issues" are currently delaying the potential signing of former Kaizer Chiefs…
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Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando da Cruz addressing a press conference

Fernando Da Cruz opens up on Kaizer Chiefs’ January transfer plans

Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando da Cruz has opened up on transfer plans ahead of January, conceding that a lack of experience in key positions must be addressed…
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Tshepang Moremi in action for Orlando Pirates

Abdeslam Ouaddou details the key fix behind Tshepang Moremi’s Orlando Pirates form

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has explained his work to refine Tshepang Moremi and how he is getting the best out of the Bafana Bafana winger.…
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Nkosingiphile Ngcobo at training with Kaizer Chiefs

How Shabalala and Vilakazi pushed Nkosingiphile Ngcobo to Kaizer Chiefs fringes

Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando da Cruz has explained that stiff competition from Mduduzi Shabalala and Mfundo Vilakazi has kept Nkosingiphile Ngcobo out of…
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Oswin Appollis at training with Orlando Pirates

‘Protecting our diamond’: Ouaddou explains Orlando Pirates’ cautious approach to Oswin Appollis’ minutes

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has revealed the reason why Oswin Appollis is not a regular of late, saying they are managing his game time with a…
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Aden McCarthy in action for Sabah FK

Aden McCarthy to miss FC Barcelona tie after UEFA Champions League red card

Sabah FK coach Valdas Dambrauskas is not blaming Aden McCarthy's red card against Viking FK for their 4-1 defeat on Wednesday night, as the Bafana Bafana…
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